NDA stands for National Defence Academy which is situated in Khadakwasala, Pune (Maharashtra). It is a training institute for candidates selected via NDA examination. NDA exam is conducted by UPSC for the recruitment of Officers in Indian Armed Forces. It was conducted twice a year.

NDA exam combines with NA and called NDA/NA examination as it is also for the recruitment of candidate for Naval Academy situated in Ezhimala, Kerala.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR NDA EXAMINATION

Nationality :

• Must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, A Tibetan Refugee who came before Jan 1962 with an intention of settling permanently.

Marital Status:

• An Unmarried Candidate

Age-Limit:

• 5 yrs – 19.5yrs

Educational Qualification

• For Air Force and Naval Wing – Passed or appearing class 12^th with Physics and Mathematics
• For Army Wing – Passed or appearing class 12^th .

Candidates appearing class 11^th are not eligible.

Physical Standards:

• Height – Minimum 157 cm, For Air Force it is 162.5 cm

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application: The candidates first have to apply for the examination. They can apply online only. Candidates can apply on the official website of UPSC i.e. www.upsc.gov.in

Written Examination: Candidates on the basis of their application will get an admit card for their written examination.

Paper Pattern & Marking System

Paper 1 – Mathematics – 300 Max. Marks – 120 Questions – 2.5 marks for each.

Paper 2 – GAT (General Ability Test) – 600 Marks – 150 Questions – 4 marks for each.

* 1/3^rd  negative marking for each wrong answer.

SSB Interview: Those candidates who qualify the written examination will further go for SSB Interview. Three different officers i.e. Psychological Officer, Interviewing officer and GTO (group Task Officer) conducts these five days interview.

Medical Test: Those who get recommended by SSB interview will go for a medical Test.

Final Merit List: The final list will made on the basis of written examination and SSB Interview. The final selected students will qualify to go for a training of five years in NDA situated in Pune.

NDA COACHING IN GWALIOR

Trishul Defence Academy, the best coaching for NDA preparation is now available in Gwalior also. Running under the guidance of Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Trishul has given numerous selections and has proved that it is the best coaching for NDA exam preparation.

In TDA Gwalior you’ll get the following benefits:

• Classes – Monday- Saturday of 4 hours duration
• PFT – Physical Fitness training on Sundays
• Back Log Classes – Back log or doubt clearing class on Sundays
• Motivational Seminars – By retired and serving students of TDA
• Books and study materials

Corporate office :-Gayatri Dham Building, Milan Tower, Behind Max Mall, Civil Lines, Prayagraj (U.P.) 211001 ,  Contact:  8400083030

Branch Offices :

AGRA :- 16,17,18 Balaji Complex Silver City, Gwalior Road Agra Cantt
Contact : 6399013030

BAREILLY:–  35A Civil Lines, Chauki Chauraha, Near Amaya  Hotal, Bareilly (U.P.)   Contact : 9690502728

RANCHI:- 6th Floor Jagganath Tower, 403, Circular Road, Lalpur, Ahirtoli, Ranchi (Jharkhand)  Contact : 9934113030

GWALIOR : 106 MLB colony, Near Miss school, Padav, Gwalior ( 6262063030)

Website: www.trishuldefenceacademy.com